Student Life

The college experience wouldn't be complete without UHD's state-of-the-art recreation center, club teams and intramural sports.
All of which allow students to stay in shape, show off their UHD Gator spirit, bond through teamwork and just plain have some fun.

Mission

The Department of Natural Sciences (NS) is one of three academic departments within the College of Sciences & Technology at the University of Houston-Downtown. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research in biological, chemical, and physical sciences. Our mission is to prepare students for careers and science-related fields and graduate studies. The department offers high-quality instruction in the natural sciences and engagement in educational activities that foster greater appreciation and understanding of science in the greater Houston area.

The department provides a broad-based curriculum in natural sciences with baccalaureate degrees in biology, chemistry, and geosciences. We aim to offer students the opportunity to design a B.S. degree in biological and physical sciences, which allows students to obtain teacher certification in conjunction with the curriculum of the Department of Urban Education.

Contact us

University of Houston-DowntownOne Main Street, Room 813-NorthHouston, TX 77002

Why Natural Sciences at UHD?

The Department of Natural Sciences is committed to providing students a quality education. Students receive access to professors who provide a range of high-impact educational experiences and first-class resources. The department prepares students for rewarding careers across the sciences through:

faculty mentoring

undergraduate research experience

commitment to student success beyond graduation

active student organizations

smaller class sizes

interdisciplinary collaborations with CSET & MS faculty at UHD

smaller class sizes

faculty mentoring

commitment to student success beyond graduation

faculty collaborations with regional Texas industries and research institutions, as well in the CSET and MS departments at UHD

The department provides flexible learning options. In addition to on-campus classes, we offer online, hybrid, and weekend courses to accommodate students that work and commute.

Additionally, students are educated using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and have opportunities to participate in independent research in laboratories at UHD and neighboring research institutions. Areas of research specialization within the department include:

The department also offers students an opportunity to participate in the NS International Student Exchange Program. summer-long research opportunities are available for CST students in Poland.

Natural Sciences Undergraduate Programs

The NS degree programs offer a variety of specialized concentrations in each degree program and in several minors, to help students obtain the most from their degrees. Students wishing to get the most of their education in the Natural Sciences should familiarize themselves with the Program Learning Outcomes (PLO s) for baccalaureate degrees in the Natural Sciences.